BRETT L. FECHNER
Elk River,MN
Summary
Perceptive educator with solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during 30-year career. Solid relationship-builder with decisive approach to solving operational problems. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Dean of Faculty
Excel Education Systems
10.2020 - Current
- Implemented initiatives to drive curriculum quality and target learning outcomes.
- Recruited, hired and trained academic faculty and staff members.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Harvest Best Academy
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
- Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
Executive Director
Academy
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Administer annual budget to assure all expenditures remain within the limitations of the budget as approved by the Board
- Develop a program of personnel recruitment, employment, development, evaluation and if necessary, dismissal
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Director of Achievement
Edison Learning
07.2011 - 06.2014
- Monitor student achievement data to ensure students are performing highly
- Prepare academic reports and attend board meetings in order to provide academic and financial updates on the sites
- Supervise and support principals’ implementation of financial and operating activities
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Principal
Raleigh-Edison
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Ensure teachers receive appropriate and relevant training in curriculum, learning environment, and state requirements
- Complete and present the annual school progress report to Edison Learning, district and/or charter board
- Support and monitor PD plans of teachers and school support staff
- Ensure revenue, enrollment and expense targets are met (profit and loss)
- Oversee compliance to federal, state, local and contractual requirements.
Math Director
Edison Schools
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Provide ongoing professional development that supports all elements of the Student Achievement Plan
- Conduct in-service training as needed as part of the program support visit
- Work with the Education department to develop and revise professional development training modules
Assessment Trainer
Edison Schools
07.2007 - 07.2008
- Coach and mentor principals while focusing on state education accountability assessment requirements
- Tungsten Benchmark Assessment support for 42 schools in the states of Michigan and Indiana.
Achievement Director
Edison Schools
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Coached and mentored principals in instructional leadership
- Achievement support for 9 schools in the states of Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Ohio
Director of Mathematics
Edison Schools
06.2004 - 07.2006
- Manage a team of 6 National Curriculum Coordinators based throughout the United States
- Mentor teachers in relation to best practice implementation, math content knowledge, and alignment of state standards
- Foster a culture of mathematics achievement in 2005-2006 where all six Las Vegas schools achieved AYP in mathematics and 3 of 4 Colorado schools achieved AYP in mathematics
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
National Curriculum Coordinator
Edison Schools
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Delivered professional development in relation to mathematical skill needs based on monthly benchmarks assessments
- Curriculum Implementation at school sites: Minnesota, Colorado, Nevada, Wisconsin, Iowa, Michigan, and Missouri.
Lead Teacher, Director of Mathematics & Literacy
Edison PPL School
07.1999 - 12.2001
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
- Observed and recorded teacher methods to suggest improvements and increase student interest.
- Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
Elementary School Teacher
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School
08.1994 - 06.1999
- Taught required 4th grade curriculum as assigned by the Minneapolis school district
- Participated as a mentor teacher for two student teachers.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Education
M.Ed. in Advanced Studies -
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06.2023
Skills
- Constructive Feedback
- Curriculum Standards
- Faculty Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Academic Administration
- Small Group Instruction
- Technology Resource Integration
- Develop Courses
- Control Budgets
- Improve Faculty Performance
Timeline
Dean of Faculty
Excel Education Systems
10.2020 - Current
Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Harvest Best Academy
06.2017 - 06.2020
Executive Director
Academy
07.2014 - 02.2017
Director of Achievement
Edison Learning
07.2011 - 06.2014
Principal
Raleigh-Edison
08.2010 - 07.2011
Math Director
Edison Schools
08.2008 - 07.2010
Assessment Trainer
Edison Schools
07.2007 - 07.2008
Achievement Director
Edison Schools
07.2006 - 07.2007
Director of Mathematics
Edison Schools
06.2004 - 07.2006
National Curriculum Coordinator
Edison Schools
01.2002 - 06.2004
Lead Teacher, Director of Mathematics & Literacy
Edison PPL School
07.1999 - 12.2001
Elementary School Teacher
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School
08.1994 - 06.1999
M.Ed. in Advanced Studies -
American College of Education
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